SUPPLIER MAINTENANCE REQUEST – PART A – To be completed by Supplier
Supplier Instructions: Supplier must complete Sections A, B, C, and D. All domestic suppliers must provide a copy of their
W-9. Foreign suppliers should provide a copy of their W-8.
SECTION A: Supplier Details
Supplier Name:
Address (Purchase Orders):
County:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Contact Name:
Phone:
Fax (required)
Email:
(required)
Country:
P.O.’s will be emailed as
pdf. attachments
Address: (Payment Remit To):
County:
City:
State:
Contact:
Zip Code:
Country:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
(required)
Tax ID#:
1099 Supplier:
W-9 Attached
Yes
No If YES, please select Income Tax Type: :
MISC7 (Non-emp. comp.),
W-8 Attached
MISC1 (Rent)
MISC6(Medical and healthcare payments)
MISC14 (Gross proceeds paid to an attorney)
Other (Please specify):
SECTION B: Organization Type (listed on W-9)
SECTION C: Classification
(select one box)
(select one box)
C Corporation
Trust/estate
Large Business
Women Owned
S Corporation
Foreign Gov’t Agency*
Small Business
Women Owned/HUB/Zone
Individual/sole proprietor
Foreign Individual *
Small Disadv. Business
Service -Disabled Veteran
Partnership
Foreign Partnership*
HUB Zone Business
Veteran - Owned Small Business
Foreign Corporation*
Other:
Non-Profit
In compliance with FAR 52.219-9(e)(5) , please note there are potential penalties for misrepresentation of small business status for the purpose of
obtaining a subcontract. (Per 15 U.S.C. 645 (d), punishment includes imposition of a fine, imprisonment, or both, and possible administrative
remedies such as suspension and debarment.*Foreign suppliers should provide a tax ID number on the applicable Form W-8, particularly if
providing equipment installation and/or servicing, training, consulting and/or contractual services in the United States.
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SECTION D: Payment Type**: (Can only choose one)
Domestic Vendors (based in the United States)
Commercial Card Payment (15 day payment terms)*
ACH (45 day payment terms)
ACH (2%/10, Net 45)
International Vendors (based outside the United States)
International Wire (45 day payment terms)
International Wire (2%/10, Net 45)
* As part of our corporate initiatives to increase operational efficiencies, we are requesting that all new suppliers receive payments
electronically using a single-use Commercial Card Number, also known as a Control Account Number (CAN). We will deliver the CAN
to you by Secure Email. By choosing this payment option your company will receive payments within 15 days. Please see page 3 for
detailed information.
ACH Payment information
BANK NAME:
BANK ACCOUNT NAME:
ACCOUNT NUMBER:
Yes
________________________________________
________________________________
ABA/ROUTING #:
No There is processing requirements for electronic vendor payments that are being sent to a financial
institution outside of the United States. If our payments to you are being forwarded from a U.S. financial institution
to a financial institution in another country, please check yes and advise Accounts Payable at 919-407-5300 and
identify the financial institution and the country.
International Wire Payment Information
Bank Name:
Bank Account Name:
BIC CODE:
ACCOUNT NUMBER:
IBAN #:
**All payments will be made in USD.
SECTION E: Commercial Card Payment Information:
There are many benefits to your company accepting payments this way, including:
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Reducing operational costs associated with paper check processing
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Speeding reconciliation by taking advantage of enhanced remittance information
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Optimizing working capital by reducing your Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)
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Eliminating the need to store sensitive payment information that could potentially be compromised since account numbers provided are
valid only for a single use
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Opening new sales channels, such as B2B e-commerce, that may drive more business your way
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Enhancing your competitive position by offering customers greater payment choices, improving customer service, and creating a more
efficient customer experience
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Saving time and money by eliminating costly credit approvals, late payments, and collections activity
If you select the Commercial Card Payment Option, here are the steps in the process:
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1. An e-mail message will be sent to you at the designated e-mail provided in the payment remittance section on Page 1 of the form when you have a
payment to collect. The “From” address will always be "[email protected]".
2. The message will contain a link. After you have clicked on the link, you will need to enter the following three pieces of information to retrieve your
payment (this information will be sent to you under separate cover):
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Payee ID:
Invoice Reference:
Zip Code:
We will provide you with the values for these three fields under a separate cover once you are set up.
3. You will then be presented with a screen showing a single-use card number (known as a Control Account Number) and remittance information for
the invoice(s) being paid. You will process the payment by keying the Control Account Number into your point of sale equipment/merchant terminal.
Please note the credit card transaction must be processed for the “Authorized Amount” noted or it will decline; individual invoices cannot be
processed separately.
In addition, if you need to download data from the actual remittance to upload to your AR system, you can access the Remittance Instructions page:
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Right click on the Invoice Reference and Description box (where the remittance information like invoice number, amount and facility is
detailed)
Select the option export to Excel
Excel will automatically open and begin to download information; the data will reflect in two columns on the spreadsheet
Please keep this email and the attached document for future reference.
If you have additional questions about your new payment method, please contact the appropriate person at Cree in order to get any additional information you need.
Below is a video link (APC Payment Acceptance) explaining the commercial card payment process, as well as a PDF file representing a reference guide for the commercial
card payment.
APC Payment Acceptance
QuickRef_Supplier_2
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SECTION F: Supplier Code of Conduct:
 CONFLICT MINERALS
1. Does your company manufacture and/or sell any goods which may contain Tantalum, Tin, Tungsten or Gold
(3TG)?
Yes
No
2. If your answer to question 1 is “Yes”, please provide your most current CFSI (Conflict Free Sourcing Initiative)
conflict minerals reporting template (CMRT) with this completed form.
3. If you require more information related to conflict minerals please go to:
http://www.conflictfreesourcing.org/conflict-minerals-reporting-template/ and
http://www.sourceintelligence.com/what-are-conflict-minerals/
4. If you have any questions with Conflict Minerals, you can send an email to [email protected].
 I have read and agree to abide by the Cree Supplier Code of Conduct.
o Cree Supplier Code of Conduct http://www.cree.com/About-Cree/Info-for-Cree-Suppliers
Name:
Date:
Signature:
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